Museums · South Wales
Abergavenny Museum
Abergavenny Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abergavenny Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=86811
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Abergavenny Museum is located within the grounds of a ruined Norman Castle. Visitors can enjoy the historical displays and the scenic surroundings, making it a pleasant spot for picnics and walks.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Abergavenny Museum is located in South Wales. It is a museum that showcases the history and culture of the Abergavenny area. The museum features a range of exhibits, including local artefacts and displays related to the town's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8194, -3.0175
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Abergavenny
- Postcode
- NP7 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01873 854282
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12543673348 (ODbL)
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Abergavenny town walls
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abergavenny Museum?
- Abergavenny Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 5EX), in the parish of Abergavenny.
- What is Abergavenny Museum?
- Abergavenny Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abergavenny Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 5EX.
- Is Abergavenny Museum a listed building?
- Abergavenny Museum is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Abergavenny Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Abergavenny Museum is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Abergavenny Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP7 5EX.